Fill Dirt in Keller, TX

In Keller, fill dirt delivery usually ranges broadly because of source, moisture, and distance. Expect roughly $8 to $25 per ton delivered as a general guide, though prices can be lower for large orders and higher for small or distant deliveries. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and can give a specific delivered price after checking your zip code and site access.

Hello Gravel partners with local suppliers and contracted dump-truck haulers throughout the Keller/Fort Worth area, connecting you to nearby producers so material reflects local geology. To see exact suppliers available for your address, check your zip code on our site or contact our sales team for quotes and supplier details.

Small residential deliveries (a few truckloads) usually do not require a permit, but any grading that changes drainage, affects floodplains, or disturbs large areas may require city permits or plan review. Check with City of Keller Development Services and your HOA before major fills or regrading to confirm local rules and avoid fines or rework.

Keller sits on clay-rich North Texas soils that can expand when wet and shrink when dry, so moisture cycles increase the risk of differential settlement. Proper installation—placing fill in thin lifts, controlling moisture, and compacting with appropriate equipment—helps reduce future settling. For structural fills or near foundations, consider engineered fill and a geotechnical recommendation.

Use 1 cubic yard = about 1.2 to 1.4 tons (varies with moisture and soil). Typical examples: level a yard 2 inches over 1,000 sq ft needs about 6 to 8 cubic yards (7 to 11 tons); backfill foundation to grade for a small house may be 50 to 200 cubic yards (60 to 280 tons); a 12-foot-wide driveway base at 6 inches deep is roughly 6 cubic yards per 100 linear feet (7 to 8 tons per 100 feet). Always calculate your site's area and depth and add 5-10% for compaction and settlement.

For compaction and structural fill, use low-organic subsoil (standard fill dirt or engineered fill) placed in lifts and compacted; these materials hold up well for raising grade. For drainage, avoid pure fill dirt alone—add a coarse layer like crushed stone or use a free-draining gravel layer to move water away from structures. If you need both, put compactable fill where structural support is required and a gravel or perforated-pipe drainage layer where water needs to move.

Labor and compaction costs vary with access, depth, and site prep; expect a wide range. As a rough guideline, contractors in the area commonly charge about $0.50 to $2.00 per square foot for spreading and compaction for shallow projects, or roughly $5 to $20 per ton installed when including labor and equipment for deeper structural fills. Get local quotes and consider that Hello Gravel can deliver material while a separate contractor handles spreading and compaction.

Yes. North Texas heavy rains and wet seasons can make sites muddy and delay deliveries or spreading, and clay soils become difficult to work when very wet. In summer, dust and very dry conditions can affect handling and compaction. Hello Gravel offers standard and next-day delivery options, but schedule deliveries with local weather and site readiness in mind to avoid delays.

Fill dirt is subsoil used to build up and level ground but is not a good wearing surface for driveways. For a driveway in Keller, crusher run or crushed stone is preferred because it compacts well and sheds water; topsoil is for lawns and planting and is not suitable as a structural base. A common approach is to use fill dirt to bring grades to desired elevation, then cap with crusher run for driveability and topsoil only where planting is planned.

HOAs in Keller often have rules about visible grading, exposed dirt piles, or changes to front-yard elevations, so review your HOA covenants before ordering large amounts. City regulations focus on drainage, erosion control, and floodplain impacts; you may need erosion control measures for large deliveries. When in doubt, contact your HOA and City of Keller Development Services before scheduling delivery.